PetExpert, a digital pet insurance provider by Trupanion, is gearing up for a significant leadership transition as its co-founders, Derek Cummins and Jan Moravec, plan to step down from their executive roles by the end of 2026. After eight years of innovation and growth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the company will be led by Trupanion’s international team, aiming to ensure continuity and maintain robust relationships with customers and veterinary partners.
Founded in 2018, PetExpert revolutionized access to pet insurance with its digital model, enabling direct payments for eligible veterinary expenses to participating clinics. This approach has minimized the administrative burden for pet owners and facilitated easier access to veterinary care. Currently, PetExpert boasts a network that includes about 85% of veterinary clinics across its operational regions.
In 2022, PetExpert became a part of Trupanion, a move that aligned two companies with shared goals of enhancing veterinary partnerships and improving access to animal healthcare. Since the acquisition, Trupanion’s international team has worked closely with PetExpert’s founders and local staff to prepare for the forthcoming leadership changes.
Derek Cummins expressed pride in PetExpert’s evolution from a start-up to a market leader, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing the pet insurance experience. Jan Moravec highlighted the transformative role of technology in simplifying insurance processes and facilitating easier access to veterinary services. Trupanion’s CEO, Margi Tooth, acknowledged the founders’ significant contributions, particularly in establishing trust with veterinary professionals in the two markets.
With the leadership transition anticipated at the end of 2026, Trupanion is committed to a seamless experience for PetExpert’s existing customers and veterinary partners. Both Cummins and Moravec will continue to engage with PetExpert through selected community and charitable projects, marking a new chapter for the company that has spent years developing technology-driven pet insurance services in Central Europe. PetExpert will continue its operations under Trupanion, maintaining its established network and direct-payment model at the core of its services.
Sareya Hayes
PetExpert Europe sro
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